Personal Injury

Although accidents are common, they usually are avoidable. If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else, you should meet with an attorney to discuss the circumstances surrounding your injuries and whether you may be able to recover damages. The Savannah personal injury lawyers at Hagenbrok & Hagenbrok PLLC are adept at handling personal injury claims in the courts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. We will vigorously pursue the full extent of compensation that you are entitled to recover. We do not ask for fees in a personal injury lawsuit unless we successfully recover compensation on a client’s behalf.

Although injuries can occur in a variety of ways, some types of accidents are more common than others. Car accidents are a common cause of serious injuries, such as fractures, brain injuries, burn injuries, and spinal injuries. Slip and fall accidents often occur due to dangerous conditions on a property. Defective products that are unsafe for their intended use can also cause serious injuries. A negligent health care provider may be sued for medical malpractice. These are just some examples of events that can lead to a personal injury claim.

The majority of plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits seek to recover damages from a defendant based on a theory of negligence. This means that a personal injury attorney in the Savannah area must show that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care. In some cases, the duty will be defined by a statute, but in many cases, the duty owed is the care that a reasonable person would exercise under similar circumstances. The plaintiff must then establish that the defendant’s conduct departed from the duty of care, constituting a breach. Finally, the plaintiff must prove that the breach caused him or her to suffer compensable damages. The plaintiff does not need to show that the breach was the sole cause of his or her harm to prove causation. Instead, the plaintiff must show that the harm would not have occurred without the breach and that the breach was a significant factor in bringing about the harm.

In many cases, a defendant will attempt to evade liability by arguing that the plaintiff’s own negligence caused his or her harm, and thus the plaintiff is not entitled to damages. Under Tennessee law, however, a plaintiff who is partially at fault for his or her harm may still be able to recover damages, as long as the fault attributed to the plaintiff is less than 50 percent. Our Savannah personal injury attorneys can help victims try to defeat allegations of their fault.

A plaintiff who successfully proves liability for their injuries may be able to recover the cost of any past and future medical expenses. If the plaintiff was unable to work due to his or her injuries, he or she may be entitled to damages for lost wages as well. In addition to economic damages, a plaintiff who suffered injuries may be able to recover compensation for the pain and suffering caused by his or her injuries, as well as other subjective forms of harm.

While some accidents are inevitable, most accidents are caused by the reckless or careless acts of one or more people. If you suffered injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for your harm. The assertive personal injury attorneys at Hagenbrok & Hagenbrok PLLC can set forth compelling arguments on your behalf to help you pursue any compensation that you may be owed. From our Savannah office, our personal injury lawyers regularly assist people in Savannah, Crump, Adamsville, Milledgeville, Saltillo, Olivet, Walnut Grove, Shiloh, and other communities throughout Hardin County. You can reach us through our form online or at (731) 438-8071 to set up a complimentary and confidential meeting to discuss your case.